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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,650.29, 20,217.40 and 7,935.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,650.29, 20,217.40 and 7,935.86 is: 10,951.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,650.29 : 20,217.40 = 7,935.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,650.29/20,217.40 = 7,935.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,650.29x = 20,217.40 × 7,935.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,650.29x = 160,442,486.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,442,486.67/14,650.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,951.49

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